Pap Guy
Pape Gueye, the only goal scorer in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, also had the courage to respond to the sense of injustice Senegalese felt during the tournament.
The frenzied scenes at the end of normal time in the 2025 African Cup of Nations final have left a stain on the eyes of the world. The referee awarded a penalty kick to the Atlas Lions. Senegal’s players headed to the dressing room in frustration before being led back onto the pitch by captain Sadio Mane. It was a dramatic moment that the game’s midfielder and sole scorer, Pap Guy, reflected on.
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“We felt unfair. Just before, we had a foul and the referee decided not to check VAR. Anyone would be frustrated. But then Sadio Mane told us to get back on the pitch. We regrouped and came back. Our goalkeeper Edouard Mendy made the save. After that, we managed to stay focused, play our football, we scored and we won.” said the former Olympique Marseille player.
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